The year 2025 looks set to be a crucial one for the Spring Revolutionary forces taking on Myanmar’s entrenched military junta. Despite the resilience displayed by the National Unity Government (NUG), the People’s Defense Forces (PDFs), and the allied ethnic armed organizations (EAOs), their path is fraught with obstacles that will test their metal.
While the Myanmar military or Tatmadaw has been suffering a number of significant defeats at the hands of the opposition, they still have advanced weaponry and substantial resources that give them an edge. Backed by international allies Russia and China, the military benefits from arms, technology, and diplomatic protection. In contrast, resistance groups rely on smuggled weapons, improvised supplies and very limited outside support, often operating under constant threat of interception.
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